Full-Time

Mechanical Engineer

Autonomous Vehicles

Posted on 10/31/2025

AeroVect

AeroVect

51-200 employees

Aviation tech software and digital solutions

No salary listed

San Bruno, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering (5)
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Required Skills
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) and hands-on experience with mechanical integration
  • Experience with prototyping, fabrication, and testing
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a dynamic startup environment and quickly adapt to new challenges
Responsibilities
  • Design and prototype mechanical systems to retrofit vehicles with sensors, computing hardware, and other autonomous components
  • Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure smooth integration of technologies
  • Hands-on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of retrofitted vehicles
  • Develop and iterate rapid prototypes to test new ideas and solutions
  • Work in a fast-paced environment to meet project deadlines and performance targets

AeroVect builds digital software solutions for the aviation industry. Its platform, based on JavaScript, is used to deliver web and mobile applications and data-driven tools for aviation customers such as airlines, airports, and related businesses. The product likely runs as a web-based service or subscription, enabling users to access, customize, and deploy aviation-focused software and analytics from a browser or app. Unlike general software firms, AeroVect targets aviation-specific workflows and data needs, leveraging a JavaScript-based platform to offer scalable digital products and possibly professional services like custom development or data analysis. The company’s goal is to help aviation stakeholders manage software, data, and operations more efficiently by providing practical digital solutions that can be deployed and consumed through a cloud-based platform.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$9.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Global expansion across five offices positions AeroVect to capture international airport contracts.
  • AI-powered automation addresses critical labor shortages in ground handling operations worldwide.
  • Trusted by innovative airlines and ground handlers validates product-market fit early.

What critics are saying

  • FAA certification delays until Q4 2027 block US pilot programs indefinitely.
  • Competitors like TinyKitten and Elbit Systems capture airline contracts before AeroVect scales.
  • Sub-$1M revenue with 6-10 employees exhausts 2024 funding before profitability.

What makes AeroVect unique

  • OEM-agnostic platform serves multiple airline customers across world's largest hubs globally.
  • Founding team combines Bain consulting expertise with Silicon Valley autonomous driving experience.
  • Turnkey solutions deliver safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency for complex airside operations.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
INACTIVE